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GlossaryPimecrolimus (Elidel)

topical medication for treating inflammatory skin conditions like eczema

Pimecrolimus, also known by the brand name Elidel, is a topical medication used to treat inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema (atopic dermatitis). It works by inhibiting calcineurin, which reduces the activity of T-cells in the immune system, thereby decreasing inflammation and the immune response in the skin.

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research Clinical Application of Nonantibiotic Macrolides for Inflammation-Driven Immune Dysfunction in Inflammatory Skin Diseases

22 citations , January 2012 in “Mediators of inflammation”

Nonantibiotic macrolides show promise for treating various inflammatory skin conditions.

research Safety of Common Medications for Treating Dermatology Disorders in Pregnant Women

7 citations , September 2013 in “Current Dermatology Reports”

Some skin medications are safe for pregnant women, but others pose risks or should not be used.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Among Men: A Clinicopathologic Study of 7 Cases

41 citations , July 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Men with Frontal fibrosing alopecia typically lose hair on the front scalp and sometimes on sideburns and upper lip, with treatments showing varied success.

research Therapeutic Updates on Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Systematic Review

September 2018

Antimalarial agents are effective for LPP, and intralesional steroids are effective for FFA.

research Update on the Use of Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus

9 citations , February 2011 in “Biologics: Targets & Therapy”

Topical calcineurin inhibitors, especially 0.1% tacrolimus ointment, are effective and well-tolerated for treating cutaneous lupus erythematosus but require more research for standard treatment guidelines.

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community Pyrilutamide is literally my only hope

in Chat 91 upvotes 3 years ago

Considering treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, Fluridil and Pyrilutamide. The user is weighing the risks of taking unapproved medication before it has been mass produced.

community 1 year of treating my seb derm + minoxidil + microneedling

in Progress Pictures 66 upvotes 9 months ago

The user treated seborrheic dermatitis and hair loss with a routine including sulfate-free tea tree oil shampoo, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil foam, microneedling, and supplements like Omega-3 and Vitamin-D. They experienced significant hair shedding initially but saw improvement over a year.

community Over a year using topical min/fin. time to go fin oral?

elimelim in General 47 upvotes 8 months ago

The user has been using a topical spray with minoxidil and finasteride for 9 months without improvement and is considering switching to oral finasteride with topical minoxidil. Another user suggests trying oral finasteride at 0.5 mg daily, noting its effectiveness in reducing DHT levels, and advises monitoring for side effects over 6-12 months.